Basic Browser Settings
Please follow these instructions for the type of Web browser that you have
on your computer. These settings enable Java (a progamming language; enabling
allows it to run) and make changes to the cache (a storage area). These settings
will prevent you from experiencing error messages while interacting with this
online course.
Steps to locate and activate the settings are provided in the table for Netscape
(version 4.7x) and Internet Explorer (versions 5 and 5.5) browsers. Use your
browser's top menu bar to locate the necessary selections and settings.
For example, if you have Netscape Navigator 4.7x (refer to
the table, below), you would:
- Start by going to the menu bar (at the top of the browser) and selecting
the Edit menu.
- Select Preferences.
- Click on the word Advanced.
- Click on the setting to Enable Java and Enable Java Script.
If the setting is already selected with a checkmark or dot you do not need
to do anything because the setting is already activated.
| Browser Type |
Enabling Java Settings |
Changing the Cache
Settings |
| Netscape Communicator 4.7x and 6.2.x |
Edit
-> Preferences -> Advanced -> Enable Java and Java Script |
Edit-> Preferences->Advanced (click the "+"
sign to expand) -> Cache -> Every Time |
| Internet Explorer 5 |
Tools -> Internet Options
-> Advanced -> Enable Java JIT Compiler for virtual machine |
Tools -> Internet Options -> General Tab-> Temporary
Internet File, click the Settings button-> Every Visit to the Page |
| Internet Explorer 5.5 (SP2) or higher |
Tools->
Internet Options-> Advanced-> JIT compiler for virtual machine
enabled (requires restart) |
Tools-> Internet Options->
General-> Temporary Internet Files-> Settings-> Every Visit
to the Page |
For best results, use Netscape 4.76 and 6.2.1-3
(PC & Mac), Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (except for 5.5 w/SP1)
including 6.0 (PC) IE5.1 (Mac OS 9.x, 10.1.x)
Screen Resolution: 800x600 or higher
| Special note regarding AOL users: If you
are using a version earlier than AOL 7.0, you must download the full version
of either Netscape or Internet Explorer. Once you've made your connection
to the internet using AOL, minimize the AOL window and start the full version
browser. |
Logging On
- To access the webct@umd.edu login page, use the URL: http://webct.umd.edu
(www.courses.umd.edu).
LOGIN ID: Your ID is one of the following:
- Your full name (first name and last name with optional middle initial).
- Your Directory university ID (e.g., jsmith).
- If you are a new student (as of Summer 2003), you should have been
informed of your Directory ID and how to obtain the password. It is the
same as the ID and password for your @umd.edu mail account.
- If you don't know your ID, you can search for it by going to https://directory.umd.edu/search.
The ID will appear next to your name.
- Note: the advantage to using your Directory ID, is that
it is usually much shorter than typing in your full name each time
you login (e.g., dwilliams).
- Your special UM- account (e.g., UM-jsmith).
- UM- accounts are special accounts usually created for users who need to
access WebCT without using a Directory ID (e.g., guests, test accounts,
non-UMCP students). The course instructor or program coordinator
will inform you of your UM- account, if you need one.
Password: If you haven't set your Directory password or
can't remember it, you will need to set or change/reset it. Note:
If you are a new student (as of Summer 2003), you should have been informed
of your Directory ID and how to obtain the password. It is the same as the ID
and password for your @umd.edu mail account.
Setting or Changing Your Directory Password
- Go to https://directory.umd.edu/cgi-bin/chpwd
- Use the form on the right to set or change your password.
- In the UMID/SID box, type in your SS# (no dashes or spaces).
- In the ARES/Testudo/MARS PIN box, type in your Testudo PIN (also
known as your MARS PIN). If you don't know your Testudo PIN, try putting
in your birthdate: mmddyy.
- In the New Directory Password box, type in a new password (at
least 6 characters).
- In the Confirm New Password box, type in the new password again
to confirm it.
- Finally, click the Change Directory Password button.
- If your current password (in the second field) is rejected, try your
birthdate: mmddyy (if you haven't already).
If your Testudo/MARS PIN is rejected, either email your request to reset it
to pinrequest@testudo.umd.edu
or call 301-314-8240 during business hours. It will take 24 hours for
the Testudo PIN to update. You will then need to return to this screen
to give yourself a new Directory password.
Using WebCT
Go to the webct@umd.edu login page (http://webct.umd.edu).
Under Student Resources, select Using WebCT Tools and select
from the available instructions.
You may also refer to the materials in the Success in an Online Course
site. This site is available to OCEE students. You should see it after you
login, in the list of courses available to you.
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